Lawrence PR Hiring for Account Coordinator Job at Lake Oswego, OR Full Time

Lawrence PR, a Portland based firm specializing in promoting travel/tourism destinations as well as food and beverage offerings in our great state of Oregon, is looking for an Account Coordinator to join our team to promote an exciting portfolio of accounts including some of the top wineries, breweries and hospitality destinations in the state. The Account Coordinator role will be filled by someone with a passion for Oregon and all things F&B, as well as a thirst for travel. They will display strong writing, organizational and communication skills, as well as understand the agency-client dynamic and the importance of deadlines.

Job Role
Account Coordinator

About You
What does travel mean to you? For example, what’s your favorite place to visit in Oregon — or what’s currently on your list? Also, what does a great dining experience mean to you? Or the perfect hotel stay? We love these questions because they spark conversation about our clientele — businesses and organizations in the travel/tourism industry, food and beverage, wineries, and hotels and resorts. People who fit well here at Lawrence PR share a passion and curiosity about travel, dining experiences, and food and beverage in general. Our team members have an innovative and positive mindset, are committed to building relationships, and are self-starters with a great work ethic. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities
We are looking for a multifaceted, talented and creative Account Coordinator who is excited to work collaboratively and support our Account Directors as they create, direct and execute public relations initiatives and foster positive relationships with clients and media contacts. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who is organized and detail oriented, possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, and can multitask effectively.

Responsibilities and job requirements include:

• PR background preferred – you have worked in the public relations industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Able to listen to and understand client feedback and help the team achieve plan objectives
• Time management and multitasking: able to prioritize and plan in order to finish task with a deadline; able to perform multiple tasks in a day
• Proficient in Powerpoint, Gmail, Google Docs/Drive, etc.
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive and communicative when there is a question or potential issue
• Assist in new business development and decks
• Able to prioritize and adjust plan in order to finish task with a deadline
• Strong willingness to learn and be an enthusiastic team player
• You are a student of the news – you stay updated on local/national news.
• Recognize that events occasionally happen on evenings and weekends. This position will include staffing events that occur on occasional nights and weekends.
• Interested in working from home and meeting in person (hybrid)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree preferred, but not required. Ideally you have worked within the public relations industry.
• Background and interest in hospitality, travel/tourism and/or lifestyle clientele is preferred
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent organizational skills: must be detail-oriented, and possess strong time management skills
• Multitasker: able to prioritize multiple projects and manage internal deadlines
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Applicant must be Oregon based or willing to relocate
• Enjoy and love supporting Oregon businesses
• Stay current on new media trends with the confidence to present important developments with the internal team

Benefits

Lawrence PR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status. This is a full-time remote position. Employees are expected to have high-speed internet and a professional working environment sufficient for clear video conferencing during regular working hours.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Employee benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401K match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 5 hours of Lawrence PR time per month to service a non-profit of your choice
• Ongoing management and professional development training
• Ability to work remotely; office space available, if desired

Does this sound like you?
Does this sound like you? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please be sure to include your resume and/or resume URL. We also love a good cover letter — it’s not required, but we’d love to hear more about why you’d be a great fit for our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29,335.29 – $64,680.70 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• Under 1 year

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hybrid remote

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lake Oswego, OR 97034: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake Oswego, OR 97034